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is equipped with suspension seat post, periodically
ask a specialized bicycle dealer to check & service
it. It is important to fasten properly the saddle on
the seat post and the seat post inside the seat tube,
by applying correct torque. Μ5 screws must be
tightened with 6Nm, M8 with 20Nm. If your bicycle
has an interrupted seat tube, something common
on full suspension bicycles, make sure that your
seat post is long enough so that you touch it with
your finger by inserting it in the seat tube without
exceeding your finger's first knuckle. If the seat post
inserted into the upper seat tube is too short, there
is a risk of breaking the frame. If on the contrary the
seat post is too long and exits the upper seat tube,
make sure there is enough clearance from the lower
part of the seat tube, taking into consideration the
rear shock operation & movement. There is a risk of
interference between the seat post & the rear shock
that may lead to an accident. If in spite of all the
adjustments, your saddle still feels uncomfortable,
you probably need a different saddle design. Saddles
come in many different shapes, sizes and comfort
levels. Please contact & consult your specialized
IDEAL bicycle dealer.
Handlebar position
is bike fit element number
three. It depends on handlebar & stem height &
angle, as well as handlebar width. These adjustments
must be made by your specialized IDEAL bicycle
dealer the first time you test ride the bicycle. There
are numerous possibilities in the market, so even if
you cannot fit properly in the bicycle cockpit, your
specialized bicycle dealer can work out a solution
for you. There are two types of stem available,
threadless and quill.
Threadless stems clamp on the outside of the fork
steerer tube. The stem height may be adjusted with
spacers positioned below or above the stem, along
the steerer. Quill stems enter the steerer tube
and tighten with an expanding bolt. Height may be
adjusted by moving the quill up or down inside the
steerer. One must be very careful not to exceed the
"minimum insertion/extension" mark of the stem.
This mark must not be visible at any time above the
top head parts, otherwise the stem may damage
the fork steerer tube causing loss of control. When
adjusting the stem height, please note and remember
the effect on braking and transmission cables.
Cables may over-extend and lock or they may create
excess slack. In both cases braking and shifting may
become inoperable. Please consult a specialized
bicycle dealer on the effect of stem adjustments on
bicycle cabling.
The last bike fit step is the position of control
components, i.e. shifters and brake levers. Position
on the handlebar, angle and distance from rider
fingers, are all very important. At all times and riding
positions the brake levers must be within reach
of the rider. It is of paramount importance that all
these parameters are fully adjusted by a specialized
IDEAL bicycle dealer before purchasing the bicycle.
A last, separate note needs to be made for IDEAL
full suspension bicycles. If your bicycle is equipped
with a rear shock, please refer to the instructions of
the manufacturer of the rear suspension, enclosed
with the rest of documents. Safety, comfort & fun
can only be guaranteed through proper adjustment
of all suspension elements on your bicycle. Make
sure you cooperate with a specialized IDEAL bicycle
dealer for this.
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